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Important Dates To Remember:
April 15-Scholarship Apps Due!
April 17– Final Enrollment Date
April 17-Beginning Sewing Workshop
April 23-Ribbon Project Workshop
April 24-Red Cloud After School
Program
April 28-Courthouse Closed (Arbor
Day)
May 1– Market Broiler Order Due
May 7-Shopping In Style Workshop
April 20
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621 North Cedar
Red Cloud, NE 68970
402-746-3417
Steve Landon—[email protected]
Carol Kumke—[email protected]
Liz Kierl—[email protected]
Livestock ID Sheets: All breeding beef, bucket calves, feeder calves, rabbits, sheep, goat and swine exhibits have to be identified on the appropriate forms. (Market beef have already been identified and registered). If you don’t have a form, please stop by or give us a call and we will get them to you. You can download sev-eral of the ID forms at: http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/forms-affidavits/
All Livestock ID sheets must be in our office by June 15.
The new QA Curriculum called Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is now active. Anyone who has not registered for the LQA online course for 2017 should now navigate to the NEW online YQCA course at yqca.learngrow.io. You will use your FAMILY 4HOnline login and password information to access the courses for the ACTIVE youth in your family. Only ACTIVE members will show in the drop down menu for access to the course. All registration questions with YQCA should be directed to [email protected]. There will not be local support for the YQCA program. All 4-Hers need to use the 4-H tab and not the FFA tab even if they are members of both organizations. There is a button for families that have forgotten their pass-word. 4-Hers that have started their QA training in the LQA site will be able to complete their modules and print off their certificate of completion and take it to their Extension Office. The YQCA site is user friendly and should make it easy for 4-H families to complete their QA train-ing for this year.
Don’t forget we have one more in-person class at the fairgrounds on May 17th at 6:30 p.m.
Don’t Forget: Anyone interested in entering the Broiler Contest at the Webster County Fair needs to order broilers through our office by May 1. We will then put an order with Welp Hatchery and will have them delivered to our office in June. We will let ex-hibitors know when they come in. Please note: The broilers must be ordered in twenty-five bird increments. Multiple pens of three can be shown at the fair but only one unit (pen of three) may be sold at the livestock premium auction.
Webster County Youth Council Notes! The Webster County Youth Council met on March 7th. A couple of decisions were made that we need to pass on to our families. First the Council decided to continue to conduct a Blow and Show rule for Beef Showmanship Classes only and allow exhibitors to fit their livestock for the live beef show, both market and breeding. The Council also decided to recommend that every exhibitor at County Fair, regardless if they are going to State Fair or Ak-Sar-Ben or just showing at County Fair have a Premise ID for ALL Market Animals. It is NOT required for County Only level just recommended! A Premise ID number can be obtained through the Nebraska Dept. of Ag. You will need to set up an account with either by email or phone. A. Ross Baker: [email protected] B. Jean Gibson: [email protected] C. Call 402-471-2351 and ask for Premises ID Information Provide the following: A. Name of the individual owning or in control of the location (parent,
guardian). B. Address C. Address where the animals are located and housed D. Phone number of the owner or control person of the location. An
email is optional, but not required. After completion of these steps, a Premises ID will be assigned and that information relayed to the account holder. If you believe you may already have a Premises ID on file, call 402-471-2351 and ask for Premises ID Information. Once you have a Premises ID (or if you already have one), please report that number to our office so we can get it recorded in our system!
REMEMBER, IF SHOWING AT STATE FAIR OR AK-SAR-BEN A PREMISES ID IS REQUIRED!
Webster County 4-H Public Speaking Contest Held
The first event of the 2017 4-H year was held on April 2nd. In the Novice Division (ages under 8 as of January 1, 2017) was Emily Engelhardt of the Midway Webster 4-H Club with her poem entitled “Cinderelly!” for which she received a purple ribbon.
In the Junior Division (age 8 to 10 as of January 1, 2017) Megan Macklin of the Webster County Wranglers gave her speech titled “The Case of the Missing Glasses”, for which she received a purple ribbon, Madison Karr a member of Midway Webster, gave an informative speech on “Keeping the Balance in Your Everyday Diet”, she received a blue ribbon, Ava Pavelka of Webster County Wranglers, gave a speech entitled “The Energy Ball Mystery”, she received a blue ribbon and Libby Macklin of the Webster County Wranglers gave a speech entitled “Famiy Food Traditions” for which she received a purple ribbon.
Giving presentations this year in the Junior Division were Anna-Hope Berns of the Webster County Independents, with her “Million Dollar Milkshake” for which she received a blue ribbon. Addison Kierl of the Warrior 4-H’ers presentation was “Saddle Up!” and she received a blue ribbon. Avery Fangmeyer of Midway Webster 4-H Club gave her presentation “My Horseshow Checklist” for which she received a purple ribbon.
In the Intermediate Division (ages 11-13 as of January 1, 2017) Abigail Engelhardt of Midway Webster gave a presentation titled “A Delightful Ball” and she received a purple ribbon.
In our Senior Division (ages 14 to 18 as of January 1, 2017) Brock Karr of the Midway Webster Club, gave a presentation on “Which Battery Will Last Longer.” Brock received a purple ribbon. A.J. Niemeyer gave his presentation on “My 4-H Livestock Projects.” A.J. belongs to the 4-B 4-H Club and received a blue ribbon.
Our Overall Champion in the Junior Division was Avery Fangmeyer and Reserve Champion was Libby Macklin. Champion Intermediate Division was Abigail Engelhardt. Champion Senior Division was Brock Karr and Reserve Champion Senior Division was AJ Niemeyer.
Green Cover Seeds of Bladen also sponsored cash awards for the following: Avery Fangmeyer ($50.00) for Champion Junior Division, Libby Macklin ($25.00) for Reserve Champion Junior Division, Abigail Engelhardt ($50.00) for Champion Intermediate Division, Brock Karr ($100.00) for Champion Senior Division and AJ Niemeyer ($50.00) for Reserve Champion Senior Divison.
Both Libby and Megan Macklin are now eligible to compete at the Regional Speech Contest. Avery Fangmeyer is eligible to give her presentation at the State Contest at the Nebraska State Fair in August.
The Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute is a week long experience for high school juniors and seniors from all across Nebraska to learn about career opportunities within agriculture. This conference features speakers, workshops, agricultural education, networking with peers and industry leaders, professional development, leadership experience, fun and new
friends!
Forty-six years ago, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture realized it had to do something about the ever-increasing problem of young people leaving the farms and ranches of Nebraska. The idea of an institute is to expose young people to the opportunities available in agriculture. The original NAYI pro-gram was developed through cooperation between the Nebraska Dept. of Ag and 18 college-age young men and women who formed the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council (NAYC) which now carries on the NAYC tradition of passion for the agricultural industry.
The delegates are what make NAYI what it is. Their enthusiasm and genuine interest make the week an unforgettable experience. Delegates are chosen through an application process highlighting their interest, involvement, leadership and achievement in agriculture. These delegates have the opportunities to share their ideas with local, state and national speakers, along with young people from all across Nebraska.
The Conference will run from July 10-14, 2017 at UNL East Campus. Applications are due April 15th! Apply online at www.nda.nebraska.gov/nayi
Horse ID’s, District, State & Ak-Sar-Ben Shows: Please note that all horse Id’s and entries for District and State Horse Shows are due to our office by Monday, May 8 with no exceptions. Anyone wishing to exhibit a horse at County Fair, Districts, State or Ak-Sar-Ben must turn in a completed 4-H Horse Id form. District and State entries are due also. You MUST have any level testing completed by this time for Districts and State Shows. The entry form for District and State Horse Shows are available in our office.
Remember, all required Level Testing must be completed before your county fair entries can be processed. This includes both District and State Shows. Webster County has similar level testing require-ments so please make note of where you are in relationship to your equine project. *PLEASE NOTE!! All Lev-el testing required for District and/or State Horse Show entry MUST be completed by the time entries are submitted to the County office. Therefore, for youth entering District and/or State 4-H Horse Shows must complete all required Level tests no later than May 5.
WEBSTER COUNTY WRANGLERS - WEBSTER COUNTY CLASSIC -
4-H OPEN HORSE SHOW
Saturday June 10, 2017, Webster County Fair Grounds - Bladen, Nebraska
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Show Time 9:30 a.m.
Prizes First Place thru Third Place All Ages
*Ribbons for age divisions: (11 and under) and (12 to 14)
*** High Point in All Age Divisions***
Ribbon/Banner Workshop
Sunday, Apr i l 23rd With Pam Johnson
If interested call our office
402-746-3417
or email
N C TA O F F E R S J U D G I N G C A M P & A N I M A L S C I E N C E F I E L D DAY
Standard of Excellence NCTA Livestock Judging Camp will be May 24th. Open to youth ages 8-18 years old.
The annual West Central Youth Animal Science Field Day will be May 25, (Thursday) on Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) campus in Curtis, NE.
ALL YOUTH ages 8-18 years old (4-H & non 4-H) are invited for a FUN educational hands-on day of animal science learning.
We would like to take some Webster County Youth to one or both of these events!
The Judging Camp is on May 24th begins at 10:00 a.m. Cost for the camp is $60
which includes the camp, t-shirt, and 2 meals. If staying overnight to take part in the
Animal Science Field Day the following day, the cost is $90 which includes the
Livestock judging camp, 3 meals, t-shirt, overnight stay (single occupancy room),
(double occupancy room—$75).
If you wish to just attend the Animal Science Field Day, it begins at 9:15 a.m. on May
25th. It too is open to all youth 8-18. The cost is only $5.00 which includes lunch.
If interested in either of these opportunities please let our office know by
May 12th! We would love to take a whole group of youth!
Beginning Sewing Workshop
Monday, April 17th
With Jenae Bauer
If interested call our office or email
4-H AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
May will be the last month for the 4-H
Afterschool program. Our final topic will be Design
Decisions!
We cannot tell you how much fun we have had
with the 4-Hers. We hope that you will bring your
projects, or projects inspired by the program, to
the fair so we can show them off for you!
Thank you to the parents and 4-Hers
for joining in on the fun
May 1st—Blue Hill—Community Center
May 8th—Silver Lake—Fairgrounds
May 15—Red Cloud—Auld Public Library
REGIONAL ID CONTESTS Tuesday, June 13
Hall County Extension Meeting Rooms
College Park, Grand Island
10:00 am-noon information about the contest/practice
1:00-3:00 pm Contests available
Try your hand at these identification contests:
The Tree Identification Contest includes contestants looking at tree a sample, which consists of a branch with leaves, and picking the correct common name from a list.
The Weed and Grass Identification Contest includes contestants looking at weed or grass samples and picking the correct common name from a list.
The Insect Identification Contest will have contestants look at insects and identify them from a list of common names and their insect order.
The Horticulture Judging Contest consists of three parts. The first is identification of plant material, looking at plant parts, seeds, flowers, or vegetables and deciding what they are from a list of options. The second is a knowledge portion, a true/false or multiple choice quiz. The last portion is judging, just like with livestock, four different plants, plates of vegetables, or flowers are ranked from highest to lowest based on a set of criteria.
The number of samples identified will depend on the 4-Her’s age.
The lists of plants can be found at: http://4h.unl.edu/fairbook/plant-science under the contest links
The morning will be information/practice for the contest(s) 10-noon. The afternoon will be when the contests will be held 1:00-3:00 (approximate times for the contests could go later if youth need more time). Youth can choose to participate in one or all of these contest and are not required to be at the morning session (although it will be helpful in understanding the contests and will include some tips and tricks).
Let our office know if you are interested! 402-746-3417 or [email protected]
CLUB PROJECT In honor of Nebraska’s 150th year of Statehood we would like to have any clubs entering a Club Project this year to base it on the 150th Anniversary of our great state!
Celebrate all things Nebraska and 4-H
through this unique virtual scavenger hunt!
Nebraska 4-H, in partnership with the Nebraska 4-H Foundation, is celebrating the Nebraska Statehood 150 with the 4-H Clover Chase. Between March 1 - August 15, 2017, Nebraska 4-H will be hosting a photo scavenger hunt for all 4-H members. Each participant who completes the chase will receive a commemorative water bottle and be entered to win a drone!
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS STEP 1: Download the App
Download the Eventzee App for iPad or iPhone or for Android. Once installed, enter the code below to begin playing.
Event Code: NE4HChase
STEP 2: Complete Challenges Refer to the Eventzee Player Guide to complete the challenges as listed in the app (examples include taking a photo of a local celebrity, a leading industry, the tallest building in the county, and more). Submit photo entries on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). Be sure to include your county name and the 4-H clover in each photo or post. Once your photo is submitted, you’ll get points.
Important: Be sure to ask permission before taking a photo of or with another person and posting on social media! We do not recommend that youth under the age of 13 should utilize the app without parent permission.
STEP 3: Collect Points You will recieve points for each photo submitted using the guidelines in STEP 2. Complete enough challenges to get 150 points. Each submission must be a unique photo. One photo per challenge. Photos cannot be used more than once.
STEP 4: Claim Your Prize Each participant who completes the chase and collects 150 points will receive a “4-H Clover Chase” commemorative water bottle. Everyone who receives a prize for completion will be put into a drawing to win a drone with video capability. The Nebraska Extension Office with the highest percentage of participation wins a free National Youth Science Day kit.
Show proof of completion at your local Nebraska Extension Office to get your water bottle and be entered to win a drone! The 4-H Clover Chase ends August 15, which means you have approximately 150 days to get out and show us what your county is made of!
S o u t h Ce n t r a l L i v e s t o c k J u d g i n g C l i n i c & C o n t e s t
J u n e 1 , 2 0 1 7
We b s te r C o u nt y Fa i r g ro u n d s – B la d e n , N E
The South Central Spring Livestock Judging Clinic and Contest is scheduled for Thursday –
June 1, 2017 at the Webster County Fairgrounds in Bladen, NE. This event is designed for area
youth to improve their basic livestock evaluation/selection skills and provide a good foundation
for all youth interested in livestock. It will be conducted by an Assistant UNL Livestock Judging
Team Coach assisted by area FFA Advisers, Nebraska Extension Educators, and Staff.
Activities in the livestock judging clinic will include: Evaluation Factors; Terminology; Oral
Reasons Format; and will include a practice session. The competitive livestock judging classes
will include market and breeding classes of beef, sheep and meat goats, plus a market class of
swine. The clinic and contest will be open to all youth, ages 8 -18, as well as adults. Parents, lead-
ers and advisors are encouraged to attend all of the day’s events.
The clinic starts with registration from 8:15-9:00 am with the clinic starting at 9:00 and going
until approximately 10:30 am. The judging contest is scheduled to run from 10:30-12:00, followed
by lunch. There will be a lunch stand on the fairgrounds. Reasons are required for senior partici-
pants and are optional for juniors. Reasons are scheduled from 12:30-1:30 pm followed by the of-
ficial placing and discussion of classes from 1:30-2:00 pm followed directly with results and
awards. Trophies will be presented to the Top overall individual in each youth division. Rosettes
will be present to top teams in each division. Ribbons will be awarded to all participants. Con-
cessions will be available at the fairgrounds.
The clinic starts with registration from 8:15-9:00 am with the clinic starting at 9:00 and going
until 10:30 am. The judging contest will run from 10:30-12:00, followed by lunch. There will be a
lunch stand on the fairgrounds. Reasons will be taken from 12:30-1:30 pm followed by the official
placing and discussion of classes from 1:30-2:00 pm followed directly with results and awards.
Trophies will be presented to the Top overall individual in each youth division. Rosettes will be
present to top teams in each division. Ribbons will be awarded to all participants. Concessions
will be available at the fairgrounds.
The clinic and judging contest is cooperative sponsored by Nebraska Extension in Webster and surrounding Counties; NCTA Livestock Judging Team; and South Central Nebraska Cattlemen. For more information, contact: Steve Landon @ Adams County Nebraska Extension, 402-461-7209, email [email protected]; or Carol Kumke [email protected] or 402-746-3417. You can also obtain forms and information at http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/.
South Centra l L ives tock E xpos it ion—June 3 The 4-H Junior Leaders of Webster County have announced that they will be sponsoring a South
Central Nebraska Livestock Exposition that will be held in Bladen, NE at the Webster County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 3. The Exposition is a progressive show for market and breeding beef, market and breeding sheep and for market goats. There will also be showmanship classes in each species. The show is open to all 4-H and/or FFA exhibitors who are in good standing within their respective club or chapter and state association. There will be a $750 added purse that will be provided to class winners.
The preparations for the show will start with early check-in on Friday evening, June 2. All beef, sheep and goat exhibits may be checked in, registration confirmed, and market beef weighed between 6:00-9:00 pm, June 2. Late arriving beef may check in from 7:00-8:00 am, June 3. Beef exhibits will be accepted until 8:00 am, Saturday morning, June 3, and must be on the grounds and checked and weighed-in prior to that time. No beef entries will be accepted after 8:00 am, Saturday morning. Late arriving sheep and goat entries will be checked in and/or weighed between 8:00 and 10:00 am, June 3. No sheep or goat entries will be accepted after 10:00 am on June 3. All entries with the exception of breeding stock must have a current FFA or 4-H tag or if identified for State Fair - the Nebraska Electronic Identification tag. All female sheep and goats must also have a scrapies tag in addition to their identification tag. Please, no intact sheep or goats. There is a registration fee for each animal with early registrations by June 1 receiving a discount.
The Exposition will start with the 4-H and FFA Open Beef show at 9:00 am, with the sheep and goat shows following directly after conclusion of the beef show. Rosettes and/or ribbons will be awarded to all exhibits. Added purse is available with cash prizes to be awarded to the top exhibits in each species. Special cash premiums will be awarded to the top exhibits in each species shown by Webster County exhibitors.
Potential exhibitors may take advantage of an early entry fee which will be assessed if registrations are received by June 1. Webster County 4-H and FFA exhibitor will enjoy a discounted early entry fees. Exhibitors may register on the day of the show at the regular registration fee. Fees can be sent with
early registration or may be paid on site on June 2 & 3, with checks payable to: Webster County Junior Leaders.
For more information and entries, please contact any of the Webster County 4-H Young Leaders or Carol Kumke at [email protected] or Liz Kierl at [email protected]. Flyers, rules and entry forms are also available from the Webster County UNL Extension Office in Red Cloud at 402-746-3417 or on the web at http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/. You may also email Steve Landon (Nebraska Extension Youth Educator for Adams & Webster Counties) at [email protected].
The public is cordially invited to attend this multi-state South Central Nebraska Livestock Exposition progress show and see some of the best animals in the country go head-to-head.
Explore the Outdoors Webster /Adams/ Clay 4-H Day Camp
Liberty Cove Lawrence,
NE
9:00am – 6:30pm
Explore the great outdoors in this “jammed packed day” full of out-
door science exploration.
Sessions Include Fishing
Wind Energy Summer Safety
Entrepreneurship Taxidermy
And Much More!
Cost for this workshop is $10 per child. Youth do not need to be in 4-H to participate. Pre-registration required, contact the Webster County Extension Office at
402-746-3417 or email [email protected] Registrations are due May 27, 2017.
